Sermons - church of Christ at Elkins
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is a podcast of sermons delivered at the church of Christ at Elkins in Woodbury Tennessee by Joey Ferrell and other speakers
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"Prepare to Meet Thy God!" - Joey Ferrell 12/14/2014
December 14, 2014 18:49 - 13.9 MBMany times, we want to and need to prepare for certain things. It may be a trip, an event, a test, etc. In our human lives, we put a lot of emphasis on these types of things, but sometimes forget to prepare for the most important things in life...the end of our lives. Listen and share this lesson with others. It is a very needed one that was hard to deliver because we all need to prepare better.
"Life or Breath - is the Word of God Really Living?" - Joey Ferrell - 12/7/2014
December 09, 2014 03:03 - 11.5 MBTheopneustos is the Greek word that is translated as "inspired" in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. The word is a culmination of "theos" (God) and "Pneustos" (Breath). So, in essence, God-breathed would be a great rendition as well. Listen in as we explore four points in this thought: Life from breath Life with breath Life in breath and Life without breath. Please share as well.
"Does Jesus Care?" - 12/7/2014 - Joey Ferrell
December 07, 2014 17:59 - 14.8 MBEver have something that just feels like it has taken your life away? Ever need a friend to help you through a tough time? Ever wonder if something bad happens in your life...Does Jesus Care? There were many of these same questions in the times of Jesus on this earth. Martha asked Jesus "Don't you care?" And, one of the most memorable times that we can see this type of question is in Mark 4 when the disciples said "Teacher, don't You care that we are perishing?" What was the problem wi...
"Part of the Family" - Joey Ferrell - 11/30/2014
November 30, 2014 21:56 - 13 MBBeing part of a family is a very unique situation. Outsiders are not part of the family, friends aren't necessarily part of the family, and certainly those that do not know us are not part of the family. The same would apply to our spiritual or "God's Family". There are only three ways to be part of a family - birth, marriage, or adoption. To be a "Part of the Family" that God has set in order, you have to do experience all of these. Join us as we discuss being a "Part of the Family" th...
"What a Friend..." - Joey Ferrell - 11/23/2014
November 23, 2014 20:02 - 11.5 MBWhat a friend we have in Jesus! Friendship is a remarkable thing. It is a way to show emotions and compassion for one another like none other. It is a way for us to experience love in a manner that only friends know... but, what about the friend that we have in Jesus? Have you given much thought to what His friendship means? Listen along and share this message, and let's all remember "What a Friend We Have in Jesus!"
"What Would They Say To Me?" - Joey Ferrell - Nov 15, 2014
November 16, 2014 19:02 - 14.5 MBFamily is one of the most important things that we have on this earth. Our earthly family should be those that we truly try to teach and convince to be obedient to Jesus Christ. Sometimes, we want to say more than we can ever say. Sometimes, we do not have a chance to say what we want to say. Sometimes...we just want to tell our family something....much like the rich man did. Take a journey through this lesson on family and please remember to consider your own family.
Saturday night singing
November 10, 2014 21:41 - 29.5 MB VideoSaturday night during our gospel meeting, we met afterward with about 50 or 60 folks and had a singing to edify and learn some new songs. Here is the recording. Some sound great...some are a work in progress :) Enjoy, but please no criticism.
Gospel Meeting Videos - 11-9-2014 - Tom Bowling
November 10, 2014 00:20This is the compilation of all three lessons on Sunday via Video. There are also audio recordings on the website as well.
"Something Good Can Come From Nazareth - The Good Shepherd" - 11/9/2014 - Tom Bowling
November 09, 2014 23:39 - 13.5 MB VideoJesus Christ is called many things in scripture. One of these terms is "Shepherd". More specifically, Jesus is called the "Good Shepherd". What is a Good Shepherd? Follow us through the final lesson of "Something Good Can Come From Nazareth" with Tom Bowling. Please consider sharing this with your friends.
"Something Good Can Come From Nazareth - Jesus Christ, God's Gift of Grace" - Tom Bowling - 11/9/2014
November 09, 2014 23:00 - 28.9 MB VideoWhat if you received a gift, but never opened it. What if when you opened your gift, you got tired of the use of the gift and set it aside? How about grace? Is this gift one that you have not opened...or that you have put aside? Listen to this outstanding lesson on Grace in the series "Something Good Can Come From Nazareth" by Tom Bowling and share with your friends. It may save their souls!
"Something Good Can Come From Nazareth - Jesus is the Head of the Church" - Tom Bowling - 11/8/2014
November 09, 2014 04:57 - 21.1 MB VideoIn Matthew 16, Jesus said "I will build MY church." The Body cannot survive with more than one head. The Bible compares the church to the physical body many times, and truly we can see why...we do not see people walking around with 3 heads, and certainly Christ was NOT a 3-headed monster. One Head. One Body. One Christ. Come and join us on this journey through Nazareth with Tom Bowling, minister of the Caverns Road church of Christ in Marianna, FL as he presents this series of lessons...
"Something Good From Nazareth - Jesus the Son of God" - 11/7/2014 Tom Bowling - Video Sermon
November 08, 2014 21:56When Jesus began His adult ministry, prophecy was beginning to be seen. When He began to choose His disciples to be apostles, one of the men came excitedly to his friend when he met the Messiah and said "Come and see!" His friend said "What good can come from Nazareth?" Come and join us on this journey through Nazareth with Tom Bowling, minister of the Caverns Road church of Christ in Marianna, FL as he presents this series of lessons based on material from Doug Tooley of the Wartburg chu...
"Something Good From Nazareth - Jesus the Son of God" - Tom Bowling - 11/7/2014
November 08, 2014 04:25 - 19.5 MB VideoWhen Jesus began His adult ministry, prophecy was beginning to be seen. When He began to choose His disciples to be apostles, one of the men came excitedly to his friend when he met the Messiah and said "Come and see!" His friend said "What good can come from Nazareth?" Come and join us on this journey through Nazareth with Tom Bowling, minister of the Caverns Road church of Christ in Marianna, FL as he presents this series of lessons based on material from Doug Tooley of the Wartburg chu...
"I'll Be a Friend..." - Joey Ferrell - 11/02/2014
November 02, 2014 19:49 - 14 MBOne of the greatest things in the world that we know is friendship. Well, that is also a great attribute of the church as well. Listen to this lesson on how to be a friend to the church, to the lost, to the erring, and to Jesus. Please listen and share...and be a friend!
"What denomination are you?" - Joey Ferrell - 10/19/2014
October 20, 2014 00:00 - 12.9 MBLet me introduce this lesson as a lesson of first principles. Please know that this lesson is taught with only love and kindness and is not meant to be judgmental toward any, but only the truth that is in God's word. How many times do you hear the question: "What denomination are you?" This is a question that is asked frequently when someone may associate you with religion. What is your answer? Do you answer immediately with "I am a member of....", or do you do like I personally do som...
"Jesus - The Master Servant" - Joey Ferrell 10/19/2014
October 19, 2014 16:57 - 12.2 MBMartha and Mary were hosting Jesus in Luke 10 when Martha showed an attitude that was not of a great heart in servantry. She was more concerned with what Mary was doing than what she was doing. Jesus kindly rebuked her and told her to look at the bigger picture. In John 13, Jesus again shows us that servantry has to be in the right attitude. Jesus, the Christ, got down on His hands and knees to do something that was so menial and something that a King would never be expected to do. He w...
"To Be Honest" - Joey Ferrell - 10/12/2014
October 13, 2014 01:09 - 15.5 MBNot a very popular subject, but one that is certainly needed in our society. Honesty is more than just being fair, it is about holding fast to the truth in all things and not lying. There is no such thing as a "little" or "white" lie. Lying is lying, and lying is a sin! We all have probably been guilty of this "little" (as many people call it) sin, and need to repent if we have not already. Please listen and share this lesson with others.
"Leave the Light On!" - Joey Ferrell - 10/12/2014
October 12, 2014 20:07 - 13.8 MBJesus came into this world as our Light; yet, He tells us to be a "light unto the world." More light is certainly needed in our world today. Light conquers darkness. Light changes things. Light reveals truth. Light guides us. Take a listen to the message in the words of the Bible about light and darkness, then, let your light so shine before men that they can see your good works!. Please listen and share!
"Hey Pastor!" - Joey Ferrell - 9/28/2014
September 29, 2014 02:55 - 13.8 MBMany in the religious world are confused about what a pastor really is. In Ephesians 4:11, the Bible says that there would be some given to be pastors and teachers. When you follow the root Greek words (the original language), you can find out that the term "pastor" is the same word translated "shepherd" throughout the New Testament. You will also see that in the KJV, the terms "and" in different places of this text actually are two different words in origin. One is conductive, and the o...
"The Good Shepherd" - Joey Ferrell - 9/28
September 28, 2014 19:39 - 14.2 MBShepherds are to know their sheep. They are to protect them, guard them, guide them, and even know their names. The sheep, likewise, will know their shepherd. They will hear his voice and come after him. Jesus Christ says in John 10 - "I AM the Good Shepherd..." Do we know His voice? Do we trust in Him? Please listen to this lesson regarding shepherds in the church, and the Good Shepherd that we have in Jesus Christ.
"Being Faithful in Faith" - Joey Ferrell - 9/21/2014
September 22, 2014 01:51 - 10.6 MBWhen we read in Rom 10:17, we see that "faith comes by hearing...." How do we know what faith is? Hebrews 11:1 says that "faith is the substance of things hoped for..." Being faithful is a "first principle" of being a Christian. If we are not faithful, we do not have our promises waiting for us. Come and join us for this lesson on Being Faithful in Faith! Listen and share!
"At the Cross" - Joey Ferrell - 9/21/2014
September 21, 2014 17:51 - 13.8 MBTake a journey "back" to the cross. Let's explore the cross from a different perspective. One that will guide us to being "At the Cross" and see where WE might be standing in this vision of the cross... Near the Cross In Front of the Cross Beside the Cross or Behind the Cross. Please listen and share this message with others. If you have questions regarding the message, salvation, or the church, please contact us y phone, email, or Facebook message.
"Father Forgive Me, I Know Not What I Do" - Joey Ferrell - 9/14/2014
September 14, 2014 19:23 - 13.9 MBForgiveness...something that we take too lightly. This five point lesson will guide you through the Biblical points of: Forgiveness: What is it? Forgiveness: Why is it important? Forgiveness: How can I forget, or others forget? Forgiveness: Why is it so hard to forgive? Forgiveness: The hardest person to forgive. Please listen and share this lesson and let's be more forgiving!
"Here I Am to Worship" - Joey Ferrell - 9/7/2014
September 08, 2014 00:47 - 11 MBIs it possible that a person can "misworship" just as easily as they can "miss worship?" Victoria Osteen made some untrue comments earlier last week regarding "why we worship." Not only was she incorrect in her statements, but she never even tried to support her words with scripture. Tonight, we studied the "Who, What, When, Where, and How" of worship to God. Please join us in studying God's word together, then share this with someone else in an effort that they may see the truth of God'...
"A Wicked Nation - the Finale!" - 9/7/2014 - Joey Ferrell
September 07, 2014 18:22 - 9.81 MBThe nation of Jerusalem had lived their lives in their own little world. So much so that the prophet Zephaniah brought them some pretty harsh judgments, statements from God, and some loving rebuke. It is wonderful to come to the conclusion of this chapter in Zephaniah and see that God wants His people restored! He frees them from their judgments! He shows joy over their return! He takes care of them.... much like He still does today! Please listen and share to this expository sermo...
A Wicked Nation - Part 2 - Joey Ferrell - 8/31/2014
August 31, 2014 18:20 - 12.7 MBZephaniah 3:8-13 gives a record of how God wanted His nation to STOP what they were doing and realize the ways that they were in. This is the 2nd part of a three part lesson on Stop. Look. Listen. Come and take this journey with us today and listen to the words of Zephaniah. Please listen and share.
"A Wicked Nation - Part 1" - Joey Ferrell - 8/17/2014
August 17, 2014 22:58 - 14.6 MBAmerica seemed to once be a "God-fearing" nation. Many people will seek to restore that to our nation; yet, are we really looking to get to where we need to be? Nineveh was a terrible and wicked place, but so was Jerusalem, and the prophet Zephaniah has a strong statement to make unto those that inhabited that land in a "Stop, Look, and Listen" passage of chapter 3. Join us for the first of three in this series of lessons. Please listen and share.
"Defending the Gospel" - Joey Ferrell - 8/10/2014
August 11, 2014 02:25 - 12.7 MB"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ..." This is more than a verse in the Bible. It should be a mantra for Christians to use in their everyday lives. The gospel is perverted by so many that teach falsely and inject their own false doctrines. We need to be standing ready to defend that very thing that saves us... the gospel that has been given unto us. Please listen and share!
"Reaping Another's Harvest" - 8/10/14 - Joey Ferrell
August 10, 2014 17:32 - 14.6 MBSometimes we may not ever see the result of sowing good seed. Other times, we may harvest the seed that others have sown. Is that fair? Is it fair to reap the harvest of others? Is it fair to sow seed that you may never reap? What does the Bible say? Listen along and see what the word of God has to say about this subject. Please listen and share.
"God's Strength" -
July 29, 2014 23:43 - 14.1 MBWith Christ I can do all things....right? That is what is quoted so many times by those that are wanting to make things seem easier with help from Christ. Did you know that this applies to God also? With God...all things are certainly possible. But...there were 10 men that did not want to believe that. Follow along in this lesson from Numbers 13-14 and see what attitudes have to do with success, what God has to do with strength, and what YOU have to do with God!
"The church of?" - Joey Ferrell - 7/20/14
July 20, 2014 23:25 - 12 MBIf the signs were all removed on the building where we worship...would someone still be able to identify with our beliefs based on what they find in the Bible and the pattern of worship, being known by our fruits, our faith, our doctrine, our practices...our lives? The church that Christ died for is not to be confused with the world, her denominations, and her actions. We are to be THE church that Jesus said that He will build...and followed through with! (cf Matt 16:15-18) Take a listen ...
"Bitter Water? - God's Gift" - Joey Ferrell - 7/20/2014
July 20, 2014 21:30 - 14.9 MBGod's people were guided through the middle of the Red Sea when leaving Egypt. His people were wandering not only in the physical sense, but also in the mental sense. They journeyed just 3 days, and then began to question the countenance of God's desires, plan, and actions once more when they came to a place with bitter water. Listen along and let's see if the bitter water was the only problem! Please listen and share!
"What Path Are You On? - Your's or God's?" - 7/13/2014 - Joey Ferrell
July 17, 2014 03:24 - 12.7 MBWhen the children of Israel left Egypt, God had a plan and a path for them to follow. They did not necessarily understand what God had in store for them when they came to the Red Sea, but just as Solomon explains in Proverbs 3, we cannot lean on our own understanding. Follow along on this journey in a series of lessons from the wilderness. Please listen and share!
Minimum Wage Christianity - Joey Ferrell - 6/29/2014
June 29, 2014 18:52 - 12.5 MBMinimum wage equalized pay for workers in the late 1930's when FDR processed this standard into a law. In the church, we are all working toward a reward, one that is great, not minimum, yet many times we may lose sight of the importance of the Master being the One that designates our pay for our labors. Join us in a study of Matthew 20 and surrounding context to see what Jesus gave as example. Please listen and share!
"For doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction..." - Joey Ferrell - 6/22/14
June 23, 2014 00:46 - 15.8 MBThis is the beginning of a series of lessons directed toward a very unpopular subject... Christians...and discipline. The Bible sets the standard on correction. It gives plenty of examples, the procedure, the method, and the desired outcome. Correction is not done to chasten to make one look lower than another, it is not to ridicule, it is not to exalt anyone else. It is to help each other in assuring our souls will meet again one day in heaven! Please listen and share.
"The Invitation: Conclusion...or Beginning?" - Joey Ferrell - 6/22/2014
June 22, 2014 18:26 - 13.2 MB"Come to Me all you that labor and are heavy laden..." Matt 11:28-30 is one of the greatest invitations that we can hear of and read about. Jesus Christ - the one that came from His Father, and was known only by His Father, became flesh and blood, suspending life with the eternal God, in order to come to offer us such an invitation! Yet, many times, we are anxious to grab hold of the song books, the pew backs, the end of the sermon - the conclusion.... But, in this invitation that Christ ...
"Be Ye Steadfast...." - Joey Ferrell - 6/15/2014
June 16, 2014 02:23 - 13 MBWe are told in the Bible to be steadfast...immovable, not wavering. Imagine if you will that you have been asked to move something...yet it was "immovable." The church, and the doctrine of the apostles is an immovable truth. What is happening today in many of our churches though, is that preachers, leaders, or even just a few members are taking what is steadfast, and immovable, and they are budging it a little at a time...until someone else is helping to move it. It won't take long to ge...
"Let's Play Church" - 6/8/2014 - Joey Ferrell
June 08, 2014 17:15 - 13.8 MBWhen I was a child, I played doctor, lawyer, teacher, fireman, soldier... and yes...I "played" church. I read, I prayed, I sang, I ate some chips and drank some juice....I was just like those big people..."playing church!" Do we still "play church" today? According to the scriptures, we are to worship God in SPIRIT and TRUTH. If we fail to worship God the way that HE wants us to worship, then we are no different than those that are "playing church." Please listen to this lesson, share ...
"The Good Soldier" - Joey Ferrell - 5/25/2014
May 25, 2014 21:10 - 13 MBEvery war has its soldiers. No war is fought without them. Every war has a winner...and a loser. We are fighting a spiritual war every minute of every single day. Timothy was told to be a "good soldier for Jesus Christ." We should all learn from this instruction to Timothy from Paul as well as supporting text to be a good soldier for Jesus Christ each and every day. Listen in and share this message from the Bible and let's get busy fighting!
"Noah: The Real Story!" - Joey Ferrell - 5/18/2014
May 19, 2014 00:45 - 15.4 MBWith all of the hype of a movie called "Noah", it is good for us to actually separate fact...from fiction. There is no better way to explore the stories of the Bible than to use the Bible as our guide. Come and listen as we explore the early parts of Noah's life, all the way up to the flood...and beyond! We know you will agree that this is truly the REAL story of the flood and of Noah! Please listen and share!
"I Love You Mom" - Joey Ferrell - 5/11/2014
May 11, 2014 21:03 - 13.1 MBThis Mother's Day, we remember a lot of mothers. Those that are still here with us, as well as those that have passed on. In the Bible, there are great examples of Godly mothers such as Ruth, Hannah, Abigail, and many others...today, we talked about one more of those mothers that sometimes doesn't get all of the credit she deserves. Listen in and see who that mother is, and why Jesus held her so esteemed that He entrusted one of His loved disciples with her well-being from the cross. ...
"Worse Sins?" - Joey Ferrell - 5/4/2014
May 04, 2014 21:48 - 12.1 MBWhat do you perceive as the "worst sin?" Murder? Adultery? Idolatry? Lying? Homosexuality? Jesus addresses some great confusion surround "worse sins" in Luke 13. Please listen to this message and share with others, and decide for yourself...what is the worst sin.
"Hidden Sins...Secret Sins" - Joey Ferrell - April 26, 2014
April 28, 2014 13:15When Moses was of age, he went out and saw an Egyptian beating one of his Hebrew brethren. In the moment of anger, he struck and killed this man. He only did it after looking "this way, and that way" to make sure no one was looking. Moses had to leave Egypt after this "hidden sin" was called out by others. The men that were fighting in the battle of Jericho were told to not take any of the spoils and to leave certain things to be burned up, and other things were to go into God's treasury...
"It's Just a Cross!" - Joey Ferrell - 4/20/2014
April 20, 2014 18:20 - 10.8 MBThere are a lot of crosses in our world. Decorative ones, flat ones, paper ones, plastic ones, tall ones, short ones....you get the picture. A friend inspired this lesson of "It's Just a Cross!" Take a listen and learn more about one cross that was more than "just a cross." Please listen and share with others.
"Calm Down Peter" - 4/13/2014 - Joey Ferrell
April 13, 2014 21:06 - 12.1 MBHave you ever done something that was a bit presumptuous? You are NOT alone! If you remember "Scrappy" from the Scooby Doo show, he was always saying "lemme at em, lemme at em!" It didn't really matter that the monster or the person that he was after was much bigger than he was, he was always ready to go. Peter was much like that on the night that our Lord was betrayed! He jumped forward and cut off the ear of a servant of the Hight Priest. Jesus told him to put that sword up! Liste...
"Jesus NEVER Compromised" - Joey Ferrell - 4/6/2014
April 07, 2014 13:16 - 14 MBThe world wants us to compromise. They want us to compromise on morals, doctrine, traditions, and many other things that would shape the church into something that it may not need to be. Jesus NEVER compromised. He stood firm on adultery, homosexuality, worship in spirit and truth, and resisting temptation. Can we do the same? With as much as is being brought into the church such as instrumental music, hand clapping, harboring sinful people that refuse to change, it is becoming more chal...
"How Much Do I Owe?" - Joey Ferrell - 3/30/14
March 30, 2014 17:38 - 12.5 MBGod provided all things for the children of Israel, humbling them when they needed it, and giving them sustenance when they were without. Luke 16 tells a few parables of Jesus that identify with wastefulness and the love of material possessions. Are you being a good steward...or are you unjust in your stewardship? Take a journey through this Biblical study of stewardship and answer your own questions. Please listen and share.
"Sinner to Saint" - 3/23/2014 - Joey Ferrell
March 23, 2014 18:23 - 13.4 MBWe all know the conversion story of Saul...but do we really look deep inside of the story in order to gain the full grasp and context? Walk with me through Acts 9 in this lesson, and let's explore the try conversion of this sinner...to saint! Please listen and share.
"Does God Depend on Me?" - Joey Ferrell 3/16/2014
March 16, 2014 18:48 - 12.8 MBDavid showed quite a bit of dependence in the Psalms; but, can we also see some dependence on man from God in His word? Noah, Moses, David, Joshua, Peter and many more great faithful are shown as being depended on by God. Here are the questions that this sermon will outline: Can we depend on God? Should we depend on God? Do you depend on God? Does God depend on you? Can God depend on you? Please listen and share!
"Writing on the Wall" - 3/9/2014 - Joey Ferrell
March 09, 2014 19:13 - 13.1 MB VideoSometimes God writes things on the wall that can make us knock our knees (Dan 5), other times, He simply works on our hearts. Are you reading the "Writing on the Wall?" Please listen and share.